Director of Human Resources

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics • Colfax, WA

9d • $110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership for workforce planning, talent engagement and development, organizational culture, performance management, workforce analytics, and continuous improvement. The role leads Human Resources functions supporting employees, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee relations, and oversees the Human Resources department and its HR Specialist, Onboarding Specialist, and Payroll Specialist positions.

The Director advises the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, talent risks, and Human Resources matters. The role partners with executive, clinical, operational, and Finance leaders to align workforce practices with organizational goals and quality patient care. It also builds relationships with educational institutions, workforce partners, professional associations, and community organizations.

The position provides fiscal and operational oversight, develops and monitors the department budget, ensures regulatory compliance, and establishes service standards, metrics, and continuous-improvement practices. It leads recruitment and retention, employee engagement, talent development, performance management, compensation and benefits programs, workforce analytics, employee relations, and internal investigations.

The position is primarily based in an office environment. Travel to off-site locations for meetings, education, and training may be required. Irregular hours, including weekends and on-call responsibilities, may occur. The role is regular full-time, 40 hours per week, on the day shift. The stated pay range is $110,000 to $145,000, with actual pay varying based on years of experience.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• At least 3 years of healthcare experience.
• Demonstrated experience using workforce data, metrics, and reporting to inform Human Resources strategy and operational decisions.
• Experience leading employee engagement, talent development, performance management, and organizational improvement initiatives in a healthcare or similarly complex environment.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leaders and operational stakeholders on workforce planning, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic recruitment and retention plans.
• Lead Human Resources operations, including employment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• Provide counsel and coaching to the leadership team and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leaders.
• Serve as liaison to college and university education partners, and build relationships with workforce partners, professional associations, and community organizations.
• Participate in Rural Collaborative HR meetings and other assigned committees; serve as executive liaison to the employee engagement committee.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and corrective action.
• Lead internal investigations while protecting the integrity and confidentiality of the process and those involved.
• Organize and provide education to leaders on current Human Resources practices and regulations.
• Develop procedures and audits to support accuracy and follow-through.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term workforce plans aligned with organizational strategy, patient-care needs, operational priorities, and resources.
• Use workforce data and trends, including vacancies, turnover, retention, staffing levels, and recruitment activity, to identify risks, set priorities, and recommend strategies.
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to assess workforce needs, resource allocation, and staffing optimization.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, belonging, collaboration, and workplace culture; evaluate engagement feedback and workforce trends and develop, implement, and assess action plans.
• Provide strategic direction for orientation, ongoing education, leadership development, career development, and role-based competencies.
• Oversee performance management processes and support leaders in setting expectations, giving feedback, recognizing performance, and addressing concerns.
• Promote succession planning, internal development, and leadership capability.
• Oversee the development, administration, and evaluation of compensation and benefits programs.
• Establish and monitor Human Resources metrics and reporting, and translate findings into recommendations and action plans.
• Provide fiscal and operational oversight, including budget development, monitoring, resource utilization, variance analysis, and corrective action.
• Establish service standards, performance measures, and continuous-improvement practices for Human Resources services.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, clinical and operational leaders, and other departments to align workforce initiatives, policies, and practices with organizational goals and quality patient care.
• Build and maintain a positive working environment consistent with organizational mission, vision, values, and standards of behavior.
• Manage staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluation, disciplinary processes, training, and development.
• Develop department policies, procedures, and competencies; monitor productivity and initiate process improvements.
• Develop and monitor department budgets, obtain necessary resources, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with other leaders to improve interdepartmental processes, support safety and quality, and mentor potential leaders.
• Provide timely operational updates, communicate responsively, and conduct routine staff meetings that encourage information exchange.
• Assist in developing strategic objectives and cost-reduction efforts, critically analyze complex issues, and assist in negotiating contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with coverage beginning on day one and availability to full-time and part-time employees.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement options, including 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• PTO plan with accrual increases for each year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director